#Exercise is an effective treatment for depression, with walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training more effective than other exercises, particularly when intense, finds this new study.

Includes a visual abstract summarising key findings
Michael Noetel
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In alignment with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan (2023), the future of dietetics is embracing a new pathway. The Plan aims for 25-50% of new dietitians entering the AHP workforce to do so via apprenticeships by 2031/32!

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Learn more about First Contact Dietitians and the training routes at this Q&A session bda.uk.com/events/calenda…
British Dietetic Association

Great to see that the brand new First Contact Dietitians Specialist Group of the British Dietetic Association has been launched.

To find out more check the link below 👇🏾

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The menopause is the time when periods stop.

Our Food Fact Sheet explains what happens during the menopause and provides dietary advice to help aid symptoms. buff.ly/3twb7Is

#WorldMenopauseDay

We are excited to announce that our new webinar series on #Menopause is now available to watch at patientwebinars.co.uk
BMS specialist Dr Cath Munro and dietitians Leah Seamark and Marianne Williams share tips on how to manage effects of menopause with diet, lifestyle and HRT.

What percentage of obesity is related to genetics?

This insightful infographic from ECPO explores the genetic aspects of obesity — a chronic, relapsing disease.

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📣Exciting GW4BioMedMRCDTP PhD opportunity! See: exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/…
The PhD will focus on the relationships between #obesity and #mentalillness using #BigData and #genetics in large global studies! Based in beautiful Devon University of Exeter Faculty of Health & Life Sci, working with Laura Howe Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics

Launched by Personalised Care Institute and Money and Pensions Service (MaPS),The Money Talk Toolkit helps HCPs support patients with money-related health issues. 50% of HCPs surveyed say money problems have caused more health issues in the past six months
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Dietary factors may play a role in systemic low-grade chronic inflammation.
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Our 60+ Food Fact Sheets are written by dietitians and cover a wide range of nutrients, health conditions and general advice. Access them all here: buff.ly/43jPKqV

#DW2023 #WeAreDietetics

Are we a nation of 'self-diagnosers'? The stats are telling us yes! 💻 Our survey with YouGov found that we're more likely to get food and nutrition advice online than a dietitian.

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Get a dietician in your PCN... #FCP #firstcontactpractitioner #ARRS #Roadmap #primarycare

New guidelines supporting a greater shift to minimally processed plant foods for type 2 diabetes. We should be aiming for 35g/fibre per day regardless of diet pattern and that means plenty of plant foods.

Obesity is not the result of consuming carbohydrates. Diet quality is key and we should be promoting the consumption of a variety of healthy plant foods. Thanks BMJ for publishing my letter.

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Tragic. Even if the surgery goes well there is also the problem of the necessary long term follow up on return to the UK. High risk of metabolic complications if a lack of dietetic monitoring, vitamins and follow-up

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First Contact Dietitians can assess & manage undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. They allow patients to be seen by the right clinician at the right time. Learn more about becoming a First Contact Dietitian and our new Primary Care resources 👉 buff.ly/3L8QRDo

Dietitians are part of the #GeneralPracticeTeam . They can help by:

👉 diagnosing and treating nutritional conditions
👉 helping you to make changes to prevent and support long-term conditions
👉 supporting you to maintain a healthy weight

KDIGO has released a new resource for clinicians treating patients with #diabetes and #CKD . Check out the KDIGO Diabetes in CKD Quick Reference Guide: kdigo.co/Diabetes-CKD-G…

The Diabetes in CKD Quick Reference Guide presents recommendation statements from each chapter of the